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As Bangladesh Shifts To Elected Government, Is It Going To Be President Yunus?

As Muhammad Yunus's term as Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh comes to an end, speculation is growing about what role he may take up next.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:54
How A Soviet-Era Heating System Is Helping Russia Freeze Ukraine

In January, temperatures went below minus 15 degrees Celsius as Moscow targeted energy infrastructure, leaving a large number of Ukrainians without heating.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:51
Pentagon May Cut Ties With Anthropic Over Restrictions On Use Of AI Models

The Pentagon is considering ending its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic over its insistence on keeping some restrictions on how the US military uses its models

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:46
Scientists Identify 3,000 "Surging" Glaciers, List Out Risks: Study

Scientists confirmed that over 3,100 glaciers have surged. They have also identified 81 glaciers that pose the greatest danger once they have surged.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:34
4 Astronauts Reach International Space Station To Replace NASA Crew

The International Space Station returned to full strength with Saturday's arrival of four new astronauts to replace colleagues who bailed early because of health concerns.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:18
Obama Slams Immigration Operations In Minnesota, Likens It To "Dictatorships"

Former US president Barack Obama on Saturday condemned the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Minnesota, comparing their behaviour to conduct seen "in dictatorships."

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:05
'Waste Of Time': Trump On White House Dinner With 'Jerk' TV Host Bill Maher

US President Donald Trumphas said that his dinner withTV host Bill Maher last year "was a total waste of time".

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:00
First Solar Eclipse Of 2026: When And Where To Watch

Solar eclipse will be formed for up to 2 minutes and 20 seconds, while the Moon is expected to eclipse 96% of the Sun's centre, according to Space.com.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:00
Video: 'Show ID' - Pak Army Chief Asim Munir Nearly Stopped At Munich Event

A security officer at an event in Germany's Munich almost stopped Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir over his identity card.

Published on: 15.02.2026 05:10
France's Emmanuel Macron To Meet PM Modi On February 17 During India Visit

French President Emmanuel Macron will arrive in Mumbai on February 16 during his upcoming visit, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 17.

Published on: 15.02.2026 04:05
Who Was Saketh Sreenivasaiah, IIT Madras Graduate Found Dead In California

A 22-year-old Indian student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, was found dead in California six days after he went missing. Saketh, who was pursuing his master's degree at the University of California, Berkeley, had disappeared on February 9.

Published on: 15.02.2026 04:01
"Healthy" Patients Admitted To Mental Hospitals In China To Defraud Insurance Scheme

Media reports mentioned that patients, including those without mental health issues, are subjected to strict, prison-like conditions.

Published on: 15.02.2026 03:43
Indian Student Found Dead 6 Days After He Went Missing In California

A 22-year-old Indian student was found dead in California six days after he went missing, prompting police and the community to launch a citywide search.

Published on: 15.02.2026 03:16
Israel To Attend India AI Impact Summit 2026, Strengthen Tech Ties

In a display of growingcollaboration in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies,a high-level Israeli delegation will be participating in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20.

Published on: 15.02.2026 02:31
PM Modi Receives Invite For Tarique Rahman's Oath Ceremony On February 17

Dhaka is set to witness a major political moment on February 17 as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman is sworn in as the next Prime Minister of Bangladesh, marking the formal return of the BNP to power.

Published on: 15.02.2026 01:29
'Bangladesh First': Tarique Rahman's Reply To Query On Ties With India

After a sweeping victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Elections, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chief Tarique Rahman, in a press conference, said that Bangladesh's foreign policy will prioritise the country's interests over others.

Published on: 14.02.2026 18:55
ICE Continues Illegal Detentions Despite 4,400 Court Rulings Against Them

Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump's administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records found.

Published on: 14.02.2026 18:39
"They Have Faith In You": Crown Prince Calls On Trump To Help Iranians

The exiled son of Iran's last shah called on US President Donald Trump on Saturday to help the Iranian people, a day after the American leader said a change of power would be the "best thing".

Published on: 14.02.2026 18:39
US Army Conducts 10 Strikes On 30 Islamic State Targets In Syria In 2 Weeks

The US military said that it had struck more than 30 Islamic State group targets in Syria over the last two weeks as a response to an attack on US troops last year which killed two US soldiers and one American civilian interpreter.

Published on: 14.02.2026 18:35
Trump Open To Talks With Ayatollah Khamenei, Says US Amid Tensions With Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump's preference was for a deal with Iran and also left the door open to Trump meeting Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Published on: 14.02.2026 17:58

News from Arabic Countries

‘Clown show’: Obama reacts to Trump sharing racist monkey video

Without mentioning Trump by name, Obama says a majority of Americans 'find this behavior deeply troubling'.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:49
Zelenskyy says US ‘too often’ pushes Ukraine, not Russia, for concessions

Ukraine's president calls his Russian counterpart a 'slave to war' and accuses Moscow of stalling talks.

Published on: 15.02.2026 07:08
LIVE: Israel kills at least nine Palestinians in Gaza since dawn

The killings add to the death toll of 591 since October 10 'ceasefire' that Israel has violated more than 1,600 times.

Published on: 15.02.2026 06:06
Cyclone Gezani kills four in Mozambique as Madagascar assesses damage

Powerful storm batters Mozambique's Inhambane a day after killing at least 41 people in Madagascar.

Published on: 15.02.2026 04:10
Israeli forces kill nine Palestinians in Gaza, attack southern Lebanon

Medical sources say Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in southern Khan Younis and four in northern al-Faluja.

Published on: 15.02.2026 04:08
Gunmen kill at least 32 people in northern Nigeria, residents say

Witnesses say the motorcycle riding gunmen attacked three communities in northern Nigeria, killing and abducting dozens.

Published on: 15.02.2026 03:27
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,452

These are the key developments from day 1,452 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 15.02.2026 03:03
US army launches retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIL targets in Syria

Operation Hawkeye has killed and captured more than 50 ISIL fighters after hitting about 100 targets.

Published on: 14.02.2026 23:05
Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad 4-1 to move top of La Liga

Vinicius Jr strikes twice ⁠from penalty spot as Madrid move provisionally above Barcelona, who play Girona on Monday.

Published on: 14.02.2026 22:33
Onsite gunmen force MSF to stop work at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

Medical charity's announcement comes on the heels of Israel's recent ban on its operations in Gaza.

Published on: 14.02.2026 22:08
Over 100 artists for Palestine back UN’s Albanese after resignation calls

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese faces calls to step down by France and Germany despite debunked remarks.

Published on: 14.02.2026 20:36
Hungary’s Orban says EU bigger threat than Russia before April elections

'Illiberal' PM, endorsed by ally Trump this week, to receive US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday.

Published on: 14.02.2026 20:02
Helicopter triggers avalanche amid maximum alert across French Alps

Emergency teams intentionally triggered an avalanche near a Chamonix ski resort as a safety precaution.

Published on: 14.02.2026 19:15
Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia calls ICE custody ‘dehumanising’

Palestinian Columbia protester Leqaa Kordia says she was chained to a hospital bed after a seizure in ICE custody.

Published on: 14.02.2026 18:45
Cynical Pakistan fans brace for heartbreak in India T20 World Cup match

As the match approaches, Pakistani fans hope and pray for their team's unlikely win.

Published on: 14.02.2026 18:43
South Africa’s Markram mauls New Zealand in seven-wicket T20 World Cup win

Captain Aiden Markram hits an unbeaten 86 in seven-wicket defeat of New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

Published on: 14.02.2026 18:27
Russia’s Alexey Navalny killed by dart frog poison, European nations allege

European nations say findings confirm deadly toxin in Russian opposition leader's body as Moscow demands evidence.

Published on: 14.02.2026 18:13
Iran, US spar as diaspora organises rallies abroad calling for action

Iranian families release footage online commemorating loved ones shot during nationwide antigovernment protests.

Published on: 14.02.2026 17:32
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad 4-1: La Liga – as it happened

All the updates as Madrid go provisionally top of La Liga after comfortable victory over Sociedad at the Bernabeu.

Published on: 14.02.2026 17:20
India’s Suryakumar shrugs off rain threat to Pakistan T20 World Cup game

Pakistan on Monday reversed their decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India, but rain could intervene.

Published on: 14.02.2026 16:49
African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop

Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairman of African Union Commission, says the "extermination" of the Palestinian people must end.

Published on: 14.02.2026 16:49
Rubio at Munich Security Conference: US wants Europe to be ‘strong’

US Secretary of State of Marco Rubio recalled the history between the US and Europe at the Munich Security Conference.

Published on: 14.02.2026 15:53
Deadly drone strikes cloud US-brokered Russia-Ukraine talks in Geneva

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hint at difficulties in next week's talks.

Published on: 14.02.2026 14:35
Bangladeshi PM-in-waiting urges opposition to work with BNP

Bangladeshi Prime Minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman urged opposition parties to work with the incoming BNP government.

Published on: 14.02.2026 14:10
England beat Scotland to get T20 World Cup bid back on track

England beat Scotland by five wickets in India to recover position in group at 2026 T20 World Cup.

Published on: 14.02.2026 13:42